Deep Threat

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Deep Threat

Creates big play opportunities and stretches defenses, opening up the field for the rest of the team.

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Strengths

  • Stretches the field vertically
  • Opens up underneath routes for teammates
  • Strong vertical passing threat

Weaknesses

  • May not excel in short-yardage situations
  • Less effective after the catch than playmakers
  • Not as reliable on short routes as slot receivers

Most Relevant Attributes

Deep Route RunningReleaseSpectacular CatchCatchingMedium Route RunningAwareness

Archetype Fit Players

Perfect

Portrait of Ja'Marr Chase
R1-11
X Factor development
Ja'Marr
6'0"205 lbs26 yrs
Chase
Bengals logoWR

Excellent

Portrait of Jaxon Smith-Njigba
R1-13
X Factor development
Jaxon
6'1"200 lbs24 yrs
Smith-Njigba
Seahawks logoWR
Portrait of Puka Nacua
R1-14
X Factor development
Puka
6'1"216 lbs25 yrs
Nacua
Rams logoWR
Portrait of Tyreek Hill
Star development
Tyreek
5'10"191 lbs32 yrs
Hill
Free Agents logoWR

Great

Portrait of Amon-Ra St. Brown
R1-28
X Factor development
Amon-Ra
6'0"202 lbs26 yrs
St. Brown
Lions logoWR

Compatible Schemes

This archetype is used in the following schemes:

Vertical Power Run

The Vertical Power Run focuses on tempting the defense to load the box with extra defenders via a commitment to the power run game, then punishes them downfield with play action and shot passes.

Vertical Zone Run

The vertical zone run uses agile linemen to create multiple holes for the halfback to choose from and forces the defense into assignment conflicts by taking downfield shots via play action pass

Other Wide Receiver Archetypes

Playmaker

Can turn any reception into a big play. Excels after the catch.

Slot

Runs precise routes and finds weak spots in the middle of the field.

Physical

Thrives in traffic and consistently beats defenders at the catch point.